Eastern Suburbs Mums

The Spot Festival

06/03/2023

The Spot Festival is back this year on Sunday 26 March 2023 from 1pm until 8pm! Held at the intersection of St Pauls Street and Perouse Road, Randwick. The Spot Festival has grown to become a favourite in the Eastern Suburbs event circuit, and is Randwick’s biggest free outdoor festival held in March each year. Enjoy the end of summer at The Spot Festival – a splendid multicultural celebration of culture, food and live music. There are plenty of stallholders to peruse through, free kids activities on offer and cultural performances to enjoy. Entertainment Line up There will be plenty of…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Laura Hemsted

06/03/2023

Hi, my name is Laura. I was born and have lived in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney my whole life. My husband and I have been married for 8 years and have two beautiful children together. In my spare time, I love to go for walks and to the beach. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s East? I have lived in the Eastern Suburbs my whole life. I grew up in Coogee and lived there until I was 30. I then moved to Randwick briefly with my Sister and now my family home is in Kensington. Three…

by jay

Inspiration, What to do

South Coogee to Maroubra Coastal Walkway reopens

05/03/2023

A staircase on the Coastal Walkway providing access to Lurline Bay and connecting South Coogee to Maroubra has reopened today, 1 March 2023, almost nine months after storms forced its closure. Large cracks appeared in the concrete staircase and the supporting brick piers collapsed in June last year after huge storms lashed the coast. Randwick Council was forced to close the staircase due to safety concerns while engineers assessed the damage and developed remediation plans. “I’m very pleased that this staircase has been repaired, made safe and is now open again for public use,” Mayor Dylan Parker said. “Lurline Bay…

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Events, Parks & Playgrounds

Bronte House Garden Open Day

02/03/2023

Bronte House Garden Open Day Date: 12 & 18 march 2023 Time: 10am – 2pm Location: 470 Bronte Road, Bronte Website: www.waverly.nsw.gov.au Details Visit the beautiful gardens at the Bronte House Garden Open Day! Waverley Council and the Bronte House residents welcome you to have a look around the beautiful gardens of this historic house. No booking required. Walk-ins only. For more information, please call Council’s Outdoor and Flagship Events team on 9083 8416. Bronte House Bronte House’s story begins in 1836 when William Mortimer Lewis, Colonial Architect, bought 42 acres of land at ‘Nelson Bay’ (the name given to the bay at…

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Inspiration

10 Must-Have Apps For Sydney Living

01/03/2023

Sydney living can come with its fair share of liberties. But like any capital city, Sydney also boasts its own quirks and challenges. For starters, Sydney can be hard to navigate for visitors and new residents. And for those who’ve moved from overseas, getting to grips with the intricacies of living in Sydney – from shopping to driving to managing your household – can naturally come with a bit of a learning curve. So why not use technology to help smooth the acclimation process? Whether you’re a Sydney native through and through, a new resident, or a tourist that’s…

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Events, Inspiration

Rose Bay Beach Clean Up

28/02/2023

Join the clean up Day this Sunday at Rose Bay Beach Help keep our harbour beautiful by joining with family, friends and neighbours for the clean up at Rose Bay beach this Clean Up Australia Day. Together, we can help turn the tide on ocean pollution. Sunday 5 March 2023, 9:30am-11:00am Meeting Point: Tingira Memorial Reserve, Rose Bay Beach For more information: www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au.

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local mum, Emma Hampton

27/02/2023

Hi, I’m Emma. I’m a natural light family and wedding photographer. I started my business Emma Hampton Photography over 10 years ago. It’s a dream come true to capture cherished moments around the Eastern suburbs and beyond. My husband Dan and I have been together for 19 years and married for 15! We love the beach, eating out, drinking good wine, eating delicious food and travelling.I grew up in Young, the cherry capital of Australia!!! A country girl at heart but love the beach and living in the East, I could never move back. Dan and I worked in hospitality for some years and…

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Events

CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

24/02/2023

The annual Children’s Festival in Sydney city highlights harmony in diversity by drawing together dozens of participating groups from various cultural backgrounds on the occasion of Harmony Day 2023 in Australia. Children’s Festival 2023 in Sydney city is a unique event where children are the focus, promoting cultural diversity and living in harmony. The Children’s Festival program features vibrant performances and participation from talented children, reflecting the diversity of Australia through music, arts, culture and traditional costumes from around the world. The Festival highlights include a Children’s Parade and costume display, and there are lively outdoor activities, food and other…

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Events, Inspiration

Yarra Bay Family Fun Day

23/02/2023

Randwick Council is hosting Yarra Bay Family Fun Day! All members of the community are invited to attend a family-friendly celebration of Yarra Bay at Bicentennial Park, Yarra Bay (near the Sailing Club) on Saturday 4 March, 11am-3pm. “We are delighted to be hosting this event to highlight our community’s love of Yarra Bay – it has to stay,” said Mayor Dylan Parker. “It’s a special part of our City and we support the local residents in preserving the unique beauty and heritage of the local area.” “The Family Fun Day is all about celebration and showing our love for…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Alison Park Playground Upgrade

22/02/2023

Randwick City Council is upgrading the playground at Alison Park, Randwick. Following consultation with the community last year where the Randwick council learned more about how you use the park and your ideas for the upgrade, The Randwick council has come up with two concepts and needs your help to decide which one is the best for Alison Park! Both concepts use highly durable equipment, specially designed for Aussie playgrounds to allow kids of all ages to run, jump, climb and slide. OPTION 1 View Nature feel concept plan and artist impression Nature feel with all-timber equipment. The feature play…

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About Eastern Suburbs Mums

Welcome to Eastern Suburbs Mums

All about life as a mum in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

Eastern Suburbs Mums was created for mums and their families to connect with what is going on in Sydney’s east.

It’s a place for Mums where you can find out about your local area, what’s on, where to get help, advice and more...

The Spot Festival

Monday’s Local Mum, Laura Hemsted

South Coogee to Maroubra Coastal Walkway reopens

Bronte House Garden Open Day

10 Must-Have Apps For Sydney Living

Rose Bay Beach Clean Up

Monday’s Local mum, Emma Hampton

CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

Yarra Bay Family Fun Day

Alison Park Playground Upgrade

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